Romanesque

used to describe a style of architecture that was popular in western Europe from the 10th to the 12th centuries and that had round arches, thick walls and tall pillarssee alsoNormanSee related entries:Architectural stylesCultureEnglish Romanesque architecture, which developed from about 1150, is usually called Norman architecture, and one of the finest examples is Durham cathedral. It was replaced by the Gothic style.Word OriginFrench, from roman